The Moral Character of Cryptographic Work

Explore a thought-provoking conference talk that delves into the political and moral dimensions of cryptography. Examine how cryptography rearranges power structures and configures capabilities. Reflect on the field's response to mass surveillance in light of the Snowden revelations. Consider the speaker's call for a community-wide effort to develop more effective means of resisting mass surveillance and reimagining the disciplinary culture of cryptography. Gain insights from a Computer Science professor and co-inventor of "practice-oriented provable security" as he advocates for attending to the societal implications of cryptographic work beyond puzzles and mathematics.